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Taylor bill could bring more condo construction to WA
OLYMPIA – Condominiums are an affordable way for first-time homebuyers to get a foot in the door, but state liability laws have discouraged developers from condo construction, creating a gap...
Students dealing with adrenal insufficiency get assistance
OLYMPIA – Students living with adrenal insufficiency are one step closer to having a safety net at school with HB 1709 passing the house. Sponsored by Rep. Lisa Callan (D-Issaquah),...
Rep. Ortiz-Self Works to Expand Collective Bargaining Rights for Agricultural Cannabis Workers
OLYMPIA – Most workers have access to collective bargaining rights, yet agricultural cannabis workers have long been excluded from federal labor protections. Today, the House of Representatives has passed HB...
House Passes Andrea Smith Hudson Act to Stop Reckless Speeding, Senate Up Next
OLYMPIA—The Washington State House of Representatives has taken a decisive step toward preventing deadly speeding crashes, passing the Andrea Smith Hudson Act (HB 1596) with strong bipartisan support. The bill...
House Passes Rep. Gregerson’s Bill to Expand Digital Equity
OLYMPIA – Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 1503, sponsored by Rep. Mia Gregerson (D-SeaTac), to expand digital equity by increasing access to internet services, devices, and digital...
Rep. Mari Leavitt’s Workplace Safety Bill for Healthcare Workers Passes House
OLYMPIA – Healthcare workers across Washington state are one step closer to stronger protections against workplace violence, thanks to the unanimous passage of House Bill 1162, sponsored by Rep. Mari...
Berry’s Paid Family Medical Leave Improvement Bill Passes House
OLYMPIA – Washington workers will see expanded protections thanks to a bill passed by the House by a 55-41 vote. HB 1213, sponsored by Rep. Liz Berry (D-Seattle), addresses a harmful...
House Approves 12-month Supply of Hormone Therapy
OLYMPIA – The Washington House of Representatives seek to guarantee access to a 12-month supply of prescription hormone therapy under a bill sponsored by Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle). HB 1971...
House passes Fosse’s Child Labor Safety Bill Improving’s Protections for Washington’s Youngest Workers
OLYMPIA – Leading the nation in worker safety, Washington is pioneering more robust protections for the safety and well-being of minors in the workforce. Today, the House of Representatives voted...
Blocking Unauthorized Militias from Entering WA
OLYMPIA – Washington is taking a stand to protect its sovereignty and public safety with House Bill 1321. Introduced by Rep. Sharlett Mena (D-Tacoma), who also chairs the House State...